Eos Positioning Systems, Inc.

08/07/2026

Ready for the return of Fun Fact Friday?

Today we're explaining GPS "blocks." A block is basically a satellite generation. Just like an iPhone might belong to the 16th generation, all GPS satellites do. Block I was the first GPS generation, released in the late 1970s and not available for civilian use. Here are the subsequent generations:

2️⃣ / 2️⃣ 🅰️ Block II/IIA: 1989-1997
Released in the1990s. These were the first fully functional GPS satellites.

2️⃣ 🇷 Block IIR 1997-2004
The “R” stands for “replenishment.” These satellites had better accuracy and a longer lifespan.

2️⃣ 🇷 Ⓜ️ Block IIR-M: 2005-2009
These satellites were upgraded with a second civilian signal, improving GPS service for non-military users.

2️⃣ 🇫 Block IIF: 2010-2016
These satellites had more accurate atomic clocks, longer lifespans, and a third civilian signal added for aviation.

3️⃣ 🅰️ Block IIIA: 2018-Present (last updated 2025)
This is the newest generation. These satellites have the strongest signals and are more resistant to jamming.

Explore all satellites in the GPS constellation here: https://buff.ly/r0p4r5O

08/06/2026

Who would pass up an event called "FunGIS"? Not us!

Find an authorized Eos representative next week (Aug 13-14) at the Fungis - Far North Queensland GIS Group conference next week in Cairns, Australia.

Be sure to catch the mapping-critical presentation, "Seven Sectors, One Signal: Real-World Value from SouthPAN" by Peter Terrett on August 14 at 9:25 AM local time. You won't want to miss the real-world success with the cutting-edge Australia/New Zealand SouthPAN SBAS.

More details:

Learn about high-accuracy GNSS solutions for GIS users at the Far North Queensland GIS GIS Group' annual gathering, FunGIS.

08/05/2026

The Skadi Smart Handle™ GNSS accessory is made for field workers like you.

It makes high-accuracy field mapping in GIS easier. Safer. And even more mobile.

Discover high-accuracy field work with the Skadi Smart Handle: https://eos-gnss.com/products/accessories/skadi-smart-handle

Compatible with Skadi Gold™, Skadi 300™ and Skadi 200™ GNSS receivers.

08/04/2026

Who says you need a range pole?

Map smarter with Skadi Smart Handle™.

Learn more about this accessory, exclusively compatible with Skadi Gold™, Skadi 300™, and Skadi 200™ GNSS receivers: https://eos-gnss.com/products/accessories/skadi-smart-handle

08/03/2026

At New Zealand’s Bioeconomy Science Institute Maiangi Taiao, field crews are using SouthPAN (the regional SBAS) with an Eos Arrow GNSS receiver to achieve sub-metre accuracy in real time. The enhanced accuracy has reduced point capture times from minutes to seconds, helping teams collect more reliable data faster and make better-informed management and research decisions in the field.

Many thanks to Spatial Source for sharing this article! Learn more about the group's work with SouthPan here:

SouthPAN enables New Zealand's Bioeconomy Science Institute to gather more data, more quickly and with better accuracy.

07/30/2026

Today we're throwing back to last month's American Water Works Association ACE conference in Washington, D.C.! Thank you, Esri Water , for having our team join such a terrific group of mapping enthusiasts.



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07/29/2026

From a packed Lunch & Learn at to archaeological mapping projects in Chile, there's a lot to explore in our July newsletter.

One article you won't want to miss: our new Skadi GNSS Battery Care Guide, packed with best practices to help maximize battery performance and lifespan.

Also featured this month:
• A recap video from the 2026 Esri User Conference
• How Logos Arqueología streamlines archaeological recording with high-accuracy GIS in Chile
• The latest GNSS satellite constellation updates (hint: we gained 2 GNSS satellites globally)
• Customer success stories from New Zealand and Scotland
• Upcoming opportunities to connect with the Eos team in Australia and the United States

Browse the newsletter, hot off the presses today: https://eos-gnss.com/newsletters/2026-07-july

07/28/2026

It's time for our monthly GNSS satellite status update!

Current satellite status month-over-month (based on data taken July 27, 2026): Since last month, total global operational orbital (usable) GNSS satellites have increased by 2. 🛰️🛰️ 🎉

Two constellations caused the uptick:

1. GPS's total operational orbiting satellites increased by 1 (30 returned to 31, as it was our May checkin).

2. Galileo's total operational orbiting satellites increased by 1 (27 increased to 28).

Note that satellites in the following constellations stayed the same month-over-month: BeiDou, GLONASS, QZSS, IRNSS.

Subscribe to the monthly newsletter, out tomorrow, for more satellite updates: https://eos-gnss.com/subscribe

07/27/2026

Four months ago yesterday, the Texas Tribune reported Waller County, Texas, was the second-fastest growing county in the U.S.

Today, we honor the GIS professionals helping the county keep pace with that growth.

In a recent case-study collaboration, Waller County Road & Bridge shared how they transformed legacy hand-drawn road data into a digital, high-accuracy GIS. In just a short period, they mapped over 550 miles of county roads, inventoried 1,800+ culverts with their conditions, and "quick" captured 4,000+ street signs. Not only that, they created new tools to support 9-1-1 emergency response, maintenance, and public engagement.

Watch the video below to see how their small team delivered constituents huge value through their recent GIS projects.

Or read the full story: https://eos-gnss.com/successes/case-studies/waller-county

07/24/2026

HLSA and HIGICC are excited to invite you to the HLSA-HIGICC Geospatial Expo on Kauaʻi Island on Friday, August 14th! Please join us for geospatial presentations and lunch, followed by a pau hana.

Call for Presentations is open until July 29th at Noon. Please submit interest via Google Form: https://forms.gle/bP9JDbwjGu7xznLk6

Attendees, please register for the Expo and Pau Hana separately, as that will help us to plan accordingly.

Mahalo nui loa to our generous event sponsor, EOS Positioning Systems, for making this event possible.

Special thank you to County of Kauaʻi for hosting us at the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Operations Center this year.

Thank you to Hawaiʻi Standard Time Brewing for hosting our pau hana venue.

We appreciate the many contributions of our year-round sponsors, event sponsors, and many supporting companies and individuals. As non-profit professionals associations, we genuinely could not do this without you!